Why is car pre-washing so important?
The importance of pre-washing a car cannot be overstressed! Most of the dirt on a car's surface consists of tiny sand particles that can easily scratch the paint if not washed off correctly. The main principle of pre-washing is to remove as much dirt as possible from the surfaces before touching them mechanically.
Is a simple water rinse enough?
Rinsing with water before mechanical washing is always beneficial, but water evaporates and runs off quickly. A pre-wash agent that spreads as a thick foam, on the other hand, remains on the surface for longer, giving it time to take effect. A high-quality pre-wash agent softens stubborn dirt and helps remove most of it during the pre-wash stage. This minimizes scratching of the paintwork and helps maintain its shine for as long as possible.
Which is the right product for my car's pre-wash?
Broadly speaking, there are two types of pre-wash agents: wax-safe and wax-stripping. If your car does not have a wax coating or if you want to clean it thoroughly, choose a more powerful pre-wash agent, usually containing solvents, such as Fure Tehopesu. If, on the other hand, your waxed car needs a pre-wash agent for maintenance washes, choose the wax-safe Fure Snow Foam.
How is the pre-wash agent applied?
The pre-wash agent is applied using a pressure sprayer or a foam cannon connected to a pressure washer, allowing it to spread over the car's surface as a thick foam. The advantage of foam is that the pre-wash agent does not dry on the surface, and the product has several minutes to work and soften the dirt. This ensures that as much dirt as possible is washed away before the wash mitt stage.
After the pre-wash, continue the washing process according to our instructions: Thorough car washing. Both pre-wash agents are also available in convenient 1-liter sizes in the Tehopesu & Esipesu package.